SEND Teacher

Special Needs Class Teacher – September Start (Permanent, Pay to Scale) Fulltime 

Are you a passionate and resilient teacher looking to make a real difference? We are seeking a Special Needs Class Teacher to join a dynamic and supportive team, working with children who require a highly tailored, therapeutic approach to learning.

The Role

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching to small groups of children (typically 3–7 pupils)
• Plan and adapt learning to meet a wide range of special educational needs, including SEMH and ASC
• Create a safe, structured, and therapeutic classroom environment that promotes emotional and academic progress
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants and wider professionals
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress in line with statutory requirements
• Contribute to a creative, child-centred curriculum that supports curiosity and development

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching children with additional needs, particularly SEMH and/or autism
• Strong classroom management skills with a calm, consistent approach
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with hard-to-reach children
• A reflective, resilient, and adaptable teaching style
• Commitment to safeguarding and child-centred practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What We Offer

• Permanent position from September
• Salary: Teacher Pay Scale (MPS/UPS), dependent on experience
• Small class sizes and a highly supportive team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a therapeutic, child-focused environment
• A role where your impact is visible, meaningful, and valued

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*